Aboriginal Health Worker

Southern NSW Local Health District; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Parental leave

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

EAP for staff

Job summary

Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking an Aboriginal Health Worker to support Aboriginal women, families and children aged 0–2 years at Wallsend Campus. You will build trusted relationships with families and strengthen connections between parents, babies and the community.

Responsibilities include home visits, family support, case reviews and helping families access local Aboriginal services, with a focus on culturally safe, family‑centred care.

Qualifications

• Requires Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander descent per position identification.
• Holds or aspires to hold a minimum Certificate III qualification in Aboriginal Primary Health Care or a minimum Certificate III health qualification in the area of care.

Responsibilities

• Home visits and family support
• Team check-ins and case reviews
• Supporting parenting and parent–baby relationships
• Attending playgroups and community activities
• Connecting families with local Aboriginal services and community events
• Sharing your cultural knowledge and providing culturally safe, family-centred support

Skills

Communication

Cultural understanding

Advocacy

Education

Certificate III in Aboriginal Primary Health Care

Job description

Hunter New England Local Health District

REQ690304

Strong Culture. Strong Connections. Strong Families

Employment Type: Part Time Temporary until July 2027

Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker

Remuneration: $34.09 to $49.28 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging

Hours Per Week: 24 hours per week

Requisition ID: REQ690304

Location: Wallsend Campus

Applications Close: Tuesday 6th October 2026

About the role and where you will be working

Join our friendly and passionate Sustaining NSW Family Services team and make a meaningful difference for Aboriginal women, families and children aged 0–2 years.

As an Aboriginal Health Worker, you’ll build strong relationships with families, support their goals and strengthen connections between parents, babies and community.

Your role will include:

• Home visits and family support
• Team check-ins and case reviews
• Supporting parenting and parent–baby relationships
• Attending playgroups and community activities
• Connecting families with local Aboriginal services and community events
• Sharing your cultural knowledge and providing culturally safe, family-centred support

No two days are the same, and you’ll be part of a team that values connection, collaboration and making a positive difference for families.

You will work across the local community and in family homes, as well as alongside the Sustaining NSW Family Services team. You will have opportunities to connect with local Aboriginal communities, services and community organisations.

This is a role where your cultural knowledge, relationships and passion for supporting Aboriginal families will be highly valued. You will be part of a team that works collaboratively, supports one another and enjoys having a bit of fun along the way.

About you

We’re looking for someone who can build strong, trusting relationships with families and colleagues, and who brings a strong understanding of Aboriginal culture, kinship systems and local community connections.

You’ll be a confident advocate for families, bringing warmth, respect and a genuine commitment to supporting Aboriginal families to thrive.

You’ll be supported by a collaborative team, with access to Aboriginal Health Workers across the district for cultural support, professional guidance and clinical supervision

Requirements

This position is identified for applicants of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander descent. Are you of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent?

Holds or aspires to hold a minimum Certificate III qualification in Aboriginal Primary Health Care or a minimum Certificate III health qualification in the area of care in which the Aboriginal Health Worker works.

Eligible to drive in NSW and the ability to travel as required

What we can offer:

• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
• Salary packaging options- up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passportfor health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Stepping Up Website

is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp .

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. Please contact [e-mail] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [e-mail] or 1300 40 25 23.

HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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